Rajasthan accident: 12 killed as bus rams into auto in Dholpur, PM announces ex-gratia
Rajasthan accident: At least 12 people, including children, were killed after a sleeper bus collided with an auto-rikshaw in Rajasthan's Dholpur district. According to officials, the accident occurred Saturday night.
Shiv Lahari Meena, the charge of the Bari Kotwali Police Station, told the reporters that a sleeper bus was heading from Dhaulpur to Jaipur at 11 p.m. yesterday. The collision happened near Sunipur and involved a tempo. The accident killed 12 people, including three women, the tempo driver, and several children.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma asked the administration to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured.
"The news of lives lost in the tragic road accident in Dholpur is extremely distressing. District administration officials have been instructed to ensure timely and adequate medical care for the injured. I pray to Lord Shri Ram for peace for the departed souls and a speedy recovery for the injured," he stated.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sympathies on Sunday and announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased.
The Prime Minister also announced Rs. 50,000 to individuals injured in the accident."The accident in Dholpur, Rajasthan, is heartbreaking. My condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives, including innocent children. May God give them the strength to bear this pain. I also wish for the speedy recovery of all those injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is providing all possible assistance to the victims," the PMO said on X.
"The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Dholpur, Rajasthan. The injured will receive Rs. 50,000."
- PTC NEWS
